Casual Cooks
2 weeks ago
Who We Are
At Columbus Coffee, we're passionate about great food, expertly made coffee, and creating a warm, welcoming café experience for our communities. With 70+ cafés nationwide, we're proudly Kiwi-owned and operated, blending the local feel of a family business with the training and support of a national brand. Our Albany, Whangaparaoa, and Silverdale cafés are local favorites—and we're looking for experienced kitchen stars to help out when our regular team are away.
About the Role
This is a casual position—ideal for skilled cooks, chefs, or kitchen assistants who can hit the ground running and bring the good vibes.
- Ad-hoc hours – no set roster
- No night shifts
- Work across Albany, Whangaparaoa, and Silverdale
- Reliable transport essential
Prep, cook, plate – repeat
What You'll Bring
- 2+ years' back-of-house experience in a café, restaurant, or fast-paced kitchen
- Confident with prep, plating, cabinet food, and assisting with the daily menu
- Solid understanding of Food Control Plans and Health & Safety requirements
- A calm, positive attitude under pressure
- A clear communicator and supportive team player
- Willing to pitch in wherever needed—from dishes to rubbish runs
- Available weekends, public holidays, and peak periods
- Able to travel between Albany, Whangaparaoa, and Silverdale cafés
Bonus points if you're studying towards a Cookery or Culinary Arts qualification (but not essential)
What You'll Be Doing
- Preparing and plating dishes to Columbus standards
- Supporting daily prep for breakfast, lunch, and cabinet food
- Maintaining high food safety and hygiene standards
- Helping with dishwashing and BOH cleanliness
- Collaborating with the café team to keep service flowing smoothly
Apply Now
Think you've got the skills and flexibility we're after? Come be part of a team where quality food and great people go hand in hand. Let's cook something awesome together
Apply online with your CV and a short note letting us know the following:
- Your availability
- Your ability to travel between our Albany, Whangaparaoa, and Silverdale (and possibly Warkworth) cafés
- Also, should you be shortlisted, please let us know if you would be available for a bulk interview on Wednesday afternoon, the 9th of April.
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